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Textile fragment with boys in floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of aged, tan-colored fabric with frayed edges. The fabric features a repeating floral pattern in a lighter shade of tan. The floral design includes flowers, leaves, and scroll-like vines. Within the floral pattern are depictions of boys. The boys are posed in various positions among the flowers and foliage. The fabric appears to be a textile fragment, given its frayed and incomplete state. The background behind the fabric is a solid, light brown color. The artist of this piece is unknown. The title of this piece is "Textile fragment with boys in floral scrolls".

Artwork Details

Date
11th–12th century
Medium
Silk twill damask (ling)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 567 px
Public Domain
Yes
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